Laconia, NH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Laconia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Belknap County, NH. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Laconia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Laconia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Laconia itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Belknap County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Laconia along with the rest of the county, not a Laconia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 32.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 34.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 83.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 37.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Belknap County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Laconia, NH at risk of?
Laconia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Belknap County, where Laconia is located, are lightning, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Laconia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Belknap County, where Laconia is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Laconia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Laconia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Belknap County.
Has Laconia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 40 hail, 83 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Laconia since 2016.